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Search: Posts Made By: El Espanol
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Forum: Prop Talk
04-06-2026, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you for all your information, you give good...

Thank you for all your information, you give good ideas of how to continue.

I will try to find a 26-27 hydromotive or maybe I will send the 28 to Germany to rebalance it and give it a true 28...
Forum: Prop Talk
03-29-2026, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By El Espanol

Bravo 28P to Bravo 26 Lab finish // Martini 26ft 502 465HP

Hello from the old continent,

I have a 1977 Martini 26 x 7ft. Non steps, Non pad. Typical hook from that era. Bare hull, empty bow. 3.200≈3.800 pounds.

I run a 465HP 1992 502 (Blue engine)....
Forum: General Q & A
10-20-2025, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By El Espanol

Secondaries open at 3.200 aprox. I do cruise...

Secondaries open at 3.200 aprox. I do cruise under that, till I get rich!

WOT, only at the begging of the summer and just 30-40 seconds. I don’t want to blow it

next summer I will try to drive...
Forum: General Q & A
10-20-2025, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you guys for all your answers. I just...

Thank you guys for all your answers.

I just ordered a Holley full rebuild Kit following your recommendations.

The engine is all original “blue series”. It was produced from 1992 to 1994, then...
Forum: General Q & A
10-18-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By El Espanol

HP465 - fouling spark plugs.

Hello guys,

Past winter I got a 1992 502 465HP blue engine with GIL stainless thru hull headers, Holley 800 and 170 hours on it.

I run it with VR1 + Wix filter for the season and the engine was...
Forum: General Q & A
10-14-2025, 03:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you!!

Thank you!!
Forum: General Q & A
10-13-2025, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you for the tips. New sensor and 34-36...

Thank you for the tips. New sensor and 34-36 advance 👍
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2025, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you very much Bill. The engine is 170h. But...

Thank you very much Bill. The engine is 170h. But 33 years old. It’s what make me worry.

there is an other spring # that would be better option than 929?

If not, I will inspect all springs and...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2025, 04:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By El Espanol

1992 HP465 Ignition Update

Hello guys,

I have a 502 465HP Carb 1992 flat tappet with 170h. Thunderbolt IV.

I want to ensure a solid spark. After reading all old treads I found NOT good idea to try any aftermarket coil...
Forum: General Q & A
10-12-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 412
Posted By El Espanol

1992 HP465 Springs valves recommendation

Hello guys,

I have a 502 465HP Carb 1992 flat tappet with 170h and gill thru hull. I purchased it last year and had a very funny summer, no mechanical issues.

This winter I want to take care of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-16-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 21,080
Posted By El Espanol

I love twin O/B conversions, or just “rare” O/B...

I love twin O/B conversions, or just “rare” O/B editions.

but it’s true, this Donzi, no way. Everything in the boat looks good, but is like, if you are short chess player, can your Gf be a...
Forum: General Q & A
01-13-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Thanks mate! I also have profile at screamandfly,...

Thanks mate! I also have profile at screamandfly, I will study all info in your posts and if I have any questions, I will DM you!

Thanks my friend
Forum: General Q & A
01-12-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

#Twin O/B Sonic Thanks mate! Yes,...

#Twin O/B Sonic

Thanks mate!

Yes, I’m improving my “drive trough the wild” skills, as I have been reading eeeverything about.

What works good for me is the “chop chop” technique. Your...
Forum: General Q & A
01-12-2022, 04:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

After thinking in your tips, solid mounts is a...

After thinking in your tips, solid mounts is a must. I will change the lower mounts to solids. I think I will not find an extra vibrations if I let the upper rubbers.
Forum: General Q & A
01-10-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Thanks again guys, #TwinO/BSonic your...

Thanks again guys,

#TwinO/BSonic your information is very useful for me, I guess my boat has similar wet area as yours, 25ft, but angled stern and peaky bow. Also my keel is rounded, not...
Forum: General Q & A
01-09-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Very interesting #HogieRoll as you could try both...

Very interesting #HogieRoll as you could try both spinning type in your boat.

it’s true than in my case, spinning out is bringing to much stern lift, then the boat runs flat as an arrow, I like...
Forum: General Q & A
01-08-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Thank you very much guys for your replies! ...

Thank you very much guys for your replies!

Let me help about the concepts props spinning and toe.

first to talk about the spinning, we have to forget the upper part of the props:
...
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

I’m 100% Im toe out, but the spinning always I...

I’m 100% Im toe out, but the spinning always I got confused because I exactly don’t know if it is attending to to the top of the props <— —> “outwards” or to the bottom of the props —> <—...
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Hey #BoostBross is exactly what I was discussing...

Hey #BoostBross is exactly what I was discussing today at the workshop. I was shaking the lower units and they have mooovment. I’m afraid solid mounts will lead to a lot of vibrations than can damage...
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2022, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

Very interesting #Trash. Now I’m outwards...

Very interesting #Trash. Now I’m outwards rotation, 1/3 toe out.
...
Forum: General Q & A
01-07-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,620
Posted By El Espanol

ENGINES HEIGHT + X DIMENSIONS (With pictures)

Hey guys,

I have the boat in my workshop ready for winter works! My target is to achieve +65MPH with stability.

The boat is a 25ft Tullio Abbate with twin mercs V6 200hp Standard lower...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-17-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,157
Posted By El Espanol

I added new pictures! 👌👌👌

I added new pictures! 👌👌👌
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-17-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 33,322
Posted By El Espanol

This is one of the best ways to mount trim tabs...

This is one of the best ways to mount trim tabs on fast boats, if you have room enough.

Angled tabs will be always working with two energies, one oposite of gravity (up-down) and an other...
Forum: Prop Talk
12-17-2021, 05:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By El Espanol

Ballistics Aquiles toe is they have very thin...

Ballistics Aquiles toe is they have very thin blades and its easy to crack them if the prop shouts out of the water.
Forum: Prop Talk
12-17-2021, 05:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,712
Posted By El Espanol

Ballistic and lasers they use to be designed for...

Ballistic and lasers they use to be designed for 2 stroke outboards.

In case of Lasers they work very well in light boats with not to much power. You can find good speeds.

Ballistics are best...
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